IndyCar decides on independent officiating route
Penske Entertainment has arrived at two major decisions related to its move to an independent officiating structure in 2026.
After hosting a delegation from FIA during its August IndyCar event at the Milwaukee Mile and exploring how the…
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The RACER Mailbag, November 5
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received…
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Closing statements made as court considers McLaren claims against Palou
The closing statements in the McLaren IndyCar vs Alex Palou case have been made by both sides as the court considers a claim of nearly $20 million in damages against the IndyCar Series champion.The hearing in London's High Court has been…
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IndyCar prepares for Phoenix testing ahead of 2026 return
IndyCar’s return to the one-mile Phoenix Raceway oval will take place on Thursday and Friday as the series and Firestone test a range of tire and technical specification options for the March 7 event.Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon, who…
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23XI, Front Row score a win against NASCAR as lawsuit continues
23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports were granted a win in federal court on Tuesday when their summary judgment was granted on the definition of premier stock car racing.The order means Judge Kenneth Bell agreed that NASCAR controls the…
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Kirkwood signs Andretti contract extension
One of the biggest players in the next IndyCar silly season has been taken off the board as Kyle Kirkwood and Andretti Global have come to terms on another contract extension.With the Floridian’s contract set to expire at the end of 2026,…
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‘C’mon, come and get it’: Gordon on Larson chasing his championship count
Jeff Gordon was all too happy to welcome Kyle Larson into the multi-time NASCAR Cup Series championship club on Sunday afternoon at Phoenix Raceway.Gordon, the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, celebrated with, and for, Larson in…
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Hamlin left ‘numb’ after shocking overtime Cup title loss
Denny Hamlin admitted he didn’t feel much emotion Sunday afternoon at Phoenix Raceway, but the post-race scene told the tale.Hamlin took the time to sit in his car on pit road with a blank look on his face after the checkered flag in the…
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Larson roars to Cup Series title as Blaney takes stunning Phoenix win
When William Byron hit the Turn 3 wall with bone-jarring impact on lap 310 of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race, the gut punch it delivered to Denny Hamlin was exponentially more painful.The resulting caution and strategic call…
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NASCAR still weighing new playoff format, but one is certainly coming
NASCAR is not ready to announce a new playoff format, but one is certainly coming in the near future.Friday at Phoenix Raceway, ahead of the season finale, NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell acknowledged “a lot of work” has been done by the…
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